Some machines available...

From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
Date: Fri Aug 1 17:34:40 1997

Kevan Heydon wrote:

> > If you ship it you can have them. I havev one of the largest
> > commulations of computers and related in the north east US. I am
> culling
> > out so this is an opportunity to get lots of stuff. How about the
> whole
> > line of IBM xt, at ps2 model 30, 55, 50 , 50z,70 just to name a few
>
> > come over or call or email me. holmstea_at_idt.net 802-985-8081 I am in
>
> > Vermont.USA

I just talked with Harold (Harold Olmstead) and he wasn't kidding when
he said it was a LARGE collection. It sounds like the total collection
is somewhere in the 3+ semis full of computers with, volumewise, about
20% being mainframes, 30% being minis, and the rest micros along with
monitors, printers, etc. He also has a lot of documentation and
software to go along with some of this stuff. I wish I lived next
door!!! He is moving to New Jersey and would like to do something in
the next month or so. He indicated if anyone is interested, to just
give him a call or email. He has talked with a number of other people
and while he doesn't currently have a list of these computers, will
start to put one together with the things he has.

Trying to move a collection that large is not financially feasible for
myself, but if anyone else here on the West Coast is interested, I'm
willing to co-ordinate whatever is necessary to bring some of or all of
the collection back here. I told him I would post a note to that effect
here on the listserver so he would be aware of what might be going on,
and it was fine with him. It is difficult to do anything without a list
of the equipment involved, but hopefully that will be forthcoming!
Received on Fri Aug 01 1997 - 17:34:40 BST